Arkansas State University

Carter Ford was named Executive Director of the Red Wolves Foundation and Associate Athletics Director on January 17, 2013.  

Ford moved into the position after most recently spending the 2012 season as A-State's Assistant Athletics Director for Football Operations.

The Paragould, Ark. native was closely involved with all aspects of football operations as it pertained to fundraising and marketing during A-State's 2012 campaign that saw the Red Wolves claim their second consecutive Sun Belt Conference championship, win the GoDaddy.com Bowl over then-ranked No. 25 Kent State, end the season receiving votes in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches Top 25 polls and break the school record for single-season home attendance.

"I am honored to serve as the Executive Director of the Red Wolves Foundation," said Ford. "It is exciting to be a part of the Red Wolves Rising in the state of Arkansas and across the country. I'm grateful to Athletics Director Terry Mohajir and the Arkansas State Administration for entrusting me with this role, and I look forward to working with the Red Wolves Nation as we continue to build a legacy of success."

Making a significant impact on the ASU football program, Ford was named to Arkansas Business' 2012 "20 in Their 20s" class that was comprised of talented young leaders in the state with an "eye toward accomplishments, responsibilities and people clearly ahead of their time."  Ford was chosen for the honor out of 300 nominees.

Prior to joining Arkansas State, Ford spent over a year as an aide to Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe.  Ford graduated from the University of Arkansas with a biochemistry degree in 2010 after a stint as student body president at the school.  He then worked on the Razorback Foundation's Seat Value Plan, a seat-licensing program that was responsible for producing $8 million in additional revenue to the Razorback Foundation.  Ford is married to the former Georgeanne Carpenter of West Memphis, Ark.